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Metatron from Demonbane (Volks Version) (NSFW)

Having acquired Alter’s Metatron and liking it very much, I look for more. I find that Volks has made another Metatron figure, and after it passes the eyeball approval test I quickly point my web browser to Shopping Mall Japan. … Continue reading

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Salma from Soul of the Ultimate Nation

Yet another figure from E2046’s ORI lineup, Salma’s character design hails from a Korean MMORPG called Soul of the Ultimate Nation. It seems that SUN has achieved some traction in Asia but it’s virtually unknown in the United States, and … Continue reading

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Rei Ayanami from Neon Genesis Evangelion (Creator’s Labo Version)

Back to the backlog! This week has been filled with Kanu reviews and here we have another popular subject for figure manufacturers, Rei Ayanami, perhaps the superstar of the figure world. Rei’s legacy is as enduring and persisent as Brett … Continue reading

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Kanu Uncho from Ikki Tousen (Daiki Kougyo Black Miko Version)

And the final entry in this week’s Kanu Uncho love affair is here, and nobody can claim that the best wasn’t saved for last. I hesitated to buy this figure simply because of the astronomical price but hey, money is … Continue reading

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Kanu Uncho from Ikki Tousen (Griffon Blue Dragon Sword Version)

The Kanu Uncho love parade continues on. This was one of Griffon’s first figures I think, and I believe it was the first of their many Kanu offerings. Again, Griffon claims that she is in 1/6 scale and again they’re … Continue reading

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Kanu Uncho from Ikki Tousen (Yamato SIF EX Version)

The first computer I ever used was an Apple II+ clone. By today’s standards, it is prehistoric in performance, with a 1 MHz clock speed and 48 KB of system memory. The particular computer I had featured two full-height 5.25″ … Continue reading

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diskvision EVE (NSFW)

This post is unsafe for work. For school. For the library. If you get terminated, suspended, disciplined, or defenestrated as a result of viewing this post, I forswear any responsibility for what has happened, but I will point and laugh … Continue reading

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Random Thoughts II

Today is Memorial Day in the United States, a day of remembrance for the men and women who have served in the military. Spurred on by Alter’s recent unveling of a Yoshika Miyafuji figure, I’ve decided to pay homage to … Continue reading

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Playing With a Lightbox Part 2 (now with more Photoshop!)

I started this blog in February to motivate myself to learn more about photography. I had picked up a new camera shortly before that to replace my seven year old, two-megapixel Canon A40, which sadly wasn’t up to the task … Continue reading

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Yoko Ritona Dakimakura from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

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